used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently she turned and came back.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Presently she turned and came back.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading BETTER THAN GOLDEN GUINEAS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently she turned and came back.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading BETTER THAN GOLDEN GUINEAS.
GUINEASnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading BETTER THAN GOLDEN GUINEAS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She started a little when she saw him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
misleadingadjectiveUS /mɪˈsliːdɪŋ/
designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
many times at short intervals
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
in the near future
From this reading Presently she turned and came back.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
cut with a saw
From this reading She started a little when she saw him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She started a little when she saw him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She started a little when she saw him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
carry out
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BETTER THAN GOLDEN GUINEAS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Presently she turned and came back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
Wakefield
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From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
at the time that
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
showing curiosity
From this reading He was standing at the corner of a street, wondering which of the two that lay before him he was to take, when a pretty, tidy young woman with a basket on her arm passed him.
workhousenoun
a poorhouse where able-bodied poor are compelled to labor
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AT an early hour of the next day, a young man in sailor's garb might have been seen in the streets of Wakefield, asking the way to the workhouse, but he lost his way so often, in spite of all his questions, that he began to think the people were misleading him on purpose.
